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USER’S MANUAL
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Warranty Information
APEX III EXTERNAL CHARGER
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Note to Purchaser
This warranty and license contains important information on the
servicing and use of your new Apex III External Charger and Power
Supply.
Limited Warranty
Compsee, Inc. warrants that for one year from date of purchase, the
Apex III External Charger shall be free from significant defects in
material and workmanship and that it will operate satisfactorily
under normal conditions of use and service, as more fully described
within this manual or other product specifications published by
Compsee, Inc. In addition, Compsee, Inc. warrants for a period of
one year from the date of purchase, that the External Charger Power
Supply (included in Kits only) shall be free from significant defects
in material and workmanship.
Compsee’s responsibility under this warranty is limited to repair or
replacement of any part of the External Charger or Power Supply
which proves to be defective in normal use and/or service during
the prescribed warranty period. Refer to the Service and Repair
section of this manual for the equipment return procedure.
Warranty Disclaimers
These warranties apply only to Apex III External Charger and
Power Supply purchased directly from Compsee, Inc. or from an
authorized Value Added Reseller (VAR) of Compsee products.
The warranties are void if apparent defects were caused by accident,
neglect, misuse, alteration, or unauthorized attempts at adjustment
or repair. Warranty service, as described herein, is the exclusive
remedy of the purchaser against Compsee, Inc. for product defects
or any other claim or liability in connection with the purchase or
use of prescribed Compsee products.
It should be noted that the above warranties only apply when the
External Charger and Power Supply are used for charging Apex III
Battery Packs as purchased from Compsee, Inc. or an authorized
agent. Use of either of these products other than prescribed by this
or other Compsee, Inc. documentation will void the product
warranty.
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Warranty Note
These warranties are in lieu of any other warranties,
express or implied, including, but NOT limited to, any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, even though Compsee, Inc. may have
been advised of the intended use of the products being
purchased.
Warranty Limitations
Failure to follow the below operational stipulations when using or
caring for your Apex III External Charger will negate the product
warranty. Please review these items thoroughly before using your
unit.
q
Prior to operating the External Charger, review the prescribed
warranty limitations. Failure to adhere to the provisions of
these limitations will void the product warranty.
q
Do NOT attempt to open or disassemble the Apex III External
Charger. No user serviceable parts are included in the unit.
Charge Apex III Battery Packs only with an approved Compsee
charging device. Use of any charging device or Battery Pack
other than those approved by Compsee, Inc. can potentially
damage the Apex III Portable Data Collection Terminal (PDT),
Dock, External Charger, Power Supply, and/or Battery Pack.
Do NOT spray cleaners directly on the unit or use a saturated
cloth for cleaning the unit. Only a lightly damp cloth should be
used for wiping down the unit.
Do NOT clean the Apex III External Charger or Power Supply
using alcohol, acetone, mineral spirits or any other petroleum
or alcohol based product. Damage to the unit can occur.
Do NOT leave the External Charger or Power Supply in the
rain or direct sunlight or immerse the unit in water or any other
liquid.
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Recommended Operational Tips
Note:
Failure to heed the following recommendations, while not
voiding the warranty, may result in degradation to the units
operation:
q
Do NOT clean the External Charger or Battery Pack terminals
with soap, abrasives, or any alcohol or petroleum based
solution. Should the contacts require cleaning due to oxidation
or corrosion buildup, clean gently use a standard pencil eraser.
DO NOT press too hard as contact damage could occur.
q
Do NOT attempt to operate the Apex III PDT once it has
powered down due to a low battery condition. When the
Battery Pack is exhausted, leave the exhausted Battery Pack in
the Apex III until you can either charge it in place by placing
the Apex III in the Apex III Dock, or swap the Battery Pack
with a charged Battery Pack. Information in volatile memory
(RAM) will be preserved since the Apex III PDT is configured
so that even with an exhausted Battery Pack enough energy is
retained to maintain the information for an extended period of
time. DO NOT leave the unit WITHOUT a Battery Pack for
more than 5 minutes.
q
Only use the Apex III Dock or Apex III External Charger for
charging Apex III Battery Packs.
q
Only use Compsee, Inc. approved cables and power supplies to
connect your Apex III Dock or External Charger.
q
Apex III Battery Packs use Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
composition, they DO NOT succumb to memory (hysteresis)
loss as do Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. Apex III Battery
Packs can therefore be charged while in any state-of-charge
and do not require full discharge prior to charging; however, it
is still recommended that the Battery Pack be fully discharged
periodically to reset the internal gas gauge circuitry.
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Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
EXTERNAL CHARGER BASICS........................... 1-1
General User Information.......................................... 1-1
Using This Manual .................................................... 1-1
Apex III External Charger Characteristics ................ 1-2
Optional Accessories................................................. 1-3
2
SAFETY.................................................................... 2-1
Standard Safety Guidelines ....................................... 2-1
Unit Specific Safety Notes ........................................ 2-2
Battery Pack Safety ................................................... 2-3
Product Conformity................................................... 2-5
3
EXTERNAL CHARGER OPERATION .................. 3-1
Apex III External Charger Setup............................... 3-1
Initial Setup Procedure......................................... 3-1
External Charger Operation ...................................... 3-4
Apex III Battery Pack Charging .......................... 3-4
Apex III PDT/Battery Pack Notes ....................... 3-5
Battery Pack Life ................................................. 3-5
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SUPPORT INFORMATION .................................... 4-1
Associated External Charger Part Numbers.............. 4-1
Technical Support ..................................................... 4-1
Service And Repair ................................................... 4-2
Return Material Authorization (RMA) ................ 4-3
Specifications ............................................................ 4-4
User Unit Specific Information ................................. 4-5
Notes ......................................................................... 4-6
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EXTERNAL CHARGER BASICS
General User Information
This manual provides information necessary to properly operate and
maintain the Apex III External Charger and Power Supply.
Contained within this manual is a description of the unit’s
hardware; procedures for unpacking and verifying the unit’s
operating functions; operational instructions; Battery Pack charging
instructions; guidelines for maintaining the External Charger; and
other useful information.
Before attempting to understand and operate new equipment, it is
important for the user to gather the available information on the
product. Whether you are a novice without any experience in using
battery charging equipment or a confident user with the added
advantage of knowing electronics this manual contains what you
need to become a proficient user of the Apex III External Charger.
It should be noted that while this manual provides the user with the
required information to operate and maintain the Apex III External
Charger, understanding the use and operation of the Apex III PDT
will help the user to more fully comprehend the entire Apex III
system capabilities and the integrated use of all of the Apex III line
of products. It is therefore recommended that the user of the Apex
III External Charger also become familiar with the Apex III PDT
operation (refer to the Apex III Portable Data Collection Terminal
User’s Manual and/or the Apex III PDT Technical Reference
Manual).
Using This Manual
Typographic conventions followed within this manual:
q
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Bold Type is used for headings and important sections
throughout the manual.
Important points and supplementary information are included
as Notes throughout this manual. Note headings are printed
throughout the manual using a bold underlined typeface.
When referring to specific components, their titles or names
will be shown as much as possible in the exact format as they
appear on the parts themselves.
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CAUTION
and WARNING
messages are
provided within this manual, which if not observed, could
result in personal injury, equipment damage, or have an
adverse affect on unit operation. CAUTION and WARNING
messages are located within boxes with their headings in bold
type.
Procedures when specified should be followed in the order they
are given unless otherwise noted. Failure to do so may result in
damage or adverse affect to the External Charger, Power
Supply, or Battery Pack.
Apex III External Charger Characteristics
The Apex III External Charger and associated Power Supply are
solid-state electronic devices, which have been designed to be used
specifically with the Apex III Battery Packs.
The full-functioned capabilities of your Apex III External Charger
allow you to charge two (2) Apex III Battery Packs simultaneously.
WARNING
ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS!
DO NOT attempt to charge any other type battery pack or batteries
other than Apex III Battery Packs with your External Charger.
Placing other types of battery packs or batteries into the External
Charger could result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
Your Apex III External Charger includes the following state-of-theart features:
q
Fast charging capabilities (2 hours maximum for a fully
depleted Battery Pack)
q
Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicating lights to inform the
user of the charging progress.
q
Table top or wall mounting capability for ease of use and
space saving area locating.
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Optional Accessories
The following items are available as optional accessories for use
with the Apex III PDT and External Charger (refer to the parts
section of this manual for specific part numbers):
q
Additional Battery Packs (Nickel Metal Hydride - NiMH).
q
Apex III Dock – A docking station which incorporates Infrared
(IR) coupling, slip-in charging capabilities, and additional
charging for a spare Apex III Battery Pack. Capable of being
mounted on the wall or desk.
q
Rack Rails (for wall mounting of the Apex III PDT, Apex III
Dock, and Apex III External Battery Charger).
q
Additional Apex III External Chargers – provides for
simultaneous charging of two spare Apex III Battery packs
(refer to the Apex III External Charger User’s Manual for
additional details).
q
Power Supply.
q
AC Line Cord Set.
q
Vehicle Lighter Adapter – Cigarette lighter adapter cable for
connecting the Dock or External Charger Power supply to a
12 VDC vehicle power source.
q
Hard Copy (printed) of any Apex III PDT documentation
manual.
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SAFETY
Standard Safety Guidelines
The Apex III External Charger has been designed and manufactured
to exacting standards for performance, reliability and safety. This
product is electronic and electrical in nature and should therefore be
used in accordance with the typical electrical safety guidelines
listed below:
WARNING!
DO NOT OPERATE IN A WET ENVIRONMENT!
DO NOT operate the Apex III External Charger in any location
which could result in the unit getting splashed, wet, or immersed in
liquid. Operating the unit in these conditions could result in an
Electrical Shock Hazard and damage to the unit.
WARNING!
DO NOT TAMPER OR OPEN THE UNIT CASE!
DO NOT tamper or operate the External Charger if the case is
perforated, broken, or loosely held together. Use of the product
with the case broken, perforated, or loose could result in an
Electrical Shock Hazard and damage to the unit.
CAUTION!
ONLY USE COMPSEE APPROVED METHODOLOGY!
DO NOT use the Apex III unit for uses other than those specified
by Compsee, Inc. Use of controls, adjustments, procedures, or
methodology other than those specifically identified by Compsee,
Inc. is strictly prohibited.
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Unit Specific Safety Notes
Certain warnings and precautions, in addition to the general safety,
operational, and care instructions in this manual, are provided for
safe operation of this product. These guidelines are listed below
and should be followed as noted for safe and proper operation of the
unit.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT!
DO NOT operate the Apex III External Charger in any outside
location where it could become exposed to the elements. The Apex
III External Charger has been designed for indoor use only!
Operating the unit outside, exposed to the elements could result in
an Electrical Shock Hazard and damage to the unit.
WARNING
ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS!
DO NOT attempt to charge any other type battery pack or batteries
other than Apex III Battery Packs with your External Charger.
Placing other types of battery packs or batteries into the External
Charger could result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
CAUTION
DO NOT CLEAN THE CHARGING TERMINALS
WITH THE UNIT PLUGGED IN!
DO NOT clean the External Charger charging terminals with the
unit plugged in. DO NOT use any type of liquid or solvent to clean
the terminals. ONLY use a standard pencil eraser to clean the
terminals and DO NOT use excessive force. If an eraser will not
clean the terminals, the unit should be repaired or replaced.
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Battery Pack Safety
WARNING
ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS!
DO NOT attempt to charge any other type battery pack or batteries
other than Apex III Battery Packs with your Apex III Dock or
Apex III External Charger. Placing other types of battery packs or
batteries into the Dock or External Charger could result in personal
injury and/or damage to the unit.
WARNING!
ONLY USE COMPSEE, INC. APPROVED CHARGERS!
Only charge the Apex III Battery Packs in the Apex III Dock or the
Apex III External Charger. DO NOT use chargers from other
manufacturers. The Battery Pack warranty will be voided and
Battery Pack Damage could occur.
CAUTION!
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF APEX III BATTERY PACKS!
Apex III PDT Battery Packs should be disposed of properly. DO
NOT dispose of the Apex III Battery Pack in a flame or fire. An
explosion may occur. Apex III Battery Packs are approved for
disposal in a class 2 Landfill (normal trash); however, recycling the
Battery Packs reduces the amount of raw materials consumption
necessary to produce new Battery Packs and also reduces the total
landfill usage within your area. We highly recommend that the
Battery Packs be returned to the factory for recycling at the end of
their useful life. Contact Compsee, Inc. for additional information.
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WARNING
ONLY OPERATE THE APEX III EXTERNAL CHARGER
IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPSEE APPROVED
POWER SUPPLY AND CABLES!
ONLY use Compsee, Inc. approved cables and Power Supplies with
your Apex III products. Use of other charging or connection
materials could result in inferior operation or damage to the unit. If
variations in the cables or power supply are necessary for your
installation, contact Compsee, Inc. and obtain approval for use of
the materials in conjunction with your Apex III equipment.
WARNING
DO NOT SHORT THE APEX III
BATTERY PACK TERMINALS!
DO NOT touch more than one Battery Pack terminal at a time with
any electrically conductive material. An electrical short across the
Battery Pack terminals could result in the sudden release of a large
portion of the Battery Pack’s energy causing the Battery Pack to
overheat and leak.
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Product Conformity
No user serviceable parts are included in the manufacture of your
Apex III product. Opening of the unit by unauthorized personnel
will void the product warranty.
Only Authorized personnel should attempt to repair or replace parts
within this unit. Breaking of the unit seal, tampering, or repair by
unauthorized personnel will void the unit warranty and could result
in personnel injury or permanent damage to the unit.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and
used in accordance with instructions published in this and other
Apex III manuals, interference with radio communications may
result. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception (determined by
turning the equipment ON and OFF), the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
q Reorientation or relocation of the receiving antenna.
q Increasing the separation between the equipment and
affected receiver.
q Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a different
electrical circuit than that of the affected receiver.
q Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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EXTERNAL CHARGER
OPERATION
Apex III External Charger Setup
The Apex III External Charger is a sophisticated electronic charging
device that automatically maintains your Apex III Battery Packs in
a fully charged state for use with the Apex III PDT. To ensure
proper operation, superior performance, and a long service life we
recommend that you follow the instructions put forth in this User’s
Manual. The following information is a guideline to be used during
initial installation of the unit.
Initial Setup Procedure
1.
Remove the Apex III External Charger from the packing
carton and inspect the unit to ensure it is good physical
condition after shipping.
Charge State LED
Indicating Light [One Per Side]
Figure 3-1: Apex III External Charger
2.
If you have ordered an External Charger Kit (Kit 1 or 2 –
refer to the Support Section of this manual for part numbers
and description), remove the associated Power Supply and
AC Line cable (if applicable) from the packing container.
Figure 3-2: External Charger
Power Supply
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3.
Record the unit specific information on the page provided at
the back of this manual (p. 4-5) for future reference before
permanently installing your Apex III External Charger.
4.
Plug the female end of your AC Line cord into the Power
supply connector (refer to Figure 3-4).
Power Supply - AC Line Cord Connector
AC Line Plug
[Power Supply Side]
Figure 3-4: Power Supply AC Power Connection
5.
Plug the round male Power Supply DC voltage connector
(cable permanently attached to Power Supply) into the DC
voltage connector on the back of the External Charger (refer
to Figure 3-5).
Power Supply DC
Voltage Connector
Voltage
Key
9VDC 3.5A
External Charger Back
DC Power Connector
Figure 3-5: External Charger
DC Voltage Connection
6.
Plug the AC Line cord into an AC power receptacle (refer to
Figure 3-6).
AC Receptacle
[Correct Voltage Dependent
On Unit Ordered]
AC Power Cord
Figure 3-6: AC Power Connection
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Insert one or two Apex III Battery Pack(s) into the charging
slot(s) on the top of the Apex III External Charger (refer to
Figure 3-7 and accompanying note).
WARNING
ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS!
DO NOT attempt to charge any type battery pack or batteries other
than Apex III Battery Packs with your External Charger. Placing
other types of battery packs or batteries into the External Charger
could result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
Note:
Battery Pack must be placed in the charging slot with
Release Clip facing upwards and the four side charging
terminals (and ridges) facing outward towards the side of
the unit. This orientation applies to the insertion of both
Battery Packs (one Battery Pack will be turned the
opposite of the other).
Battery Pack
Release Clip
Charging Terminals
Figure 3-7: Battery Pack Orientation
(Left Side Battery Pack Insertion Shown)
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External Charger Operation
Before operating your Apex III External Charger it is recommended
that you thoroughly read the detailed operational sequence.
The Apex III External Charger is equipped with a quick charge
circuit allowing an Apex III Battery Pack to be fully charged
from a full discharge condition within 2 hours.
Apex III Battery Pack Charging
q
Once an Apex III Battery Pack has been inserted into the
External Charger, the charging process will commence
immediately and be controlled automatically by the unit. No
additional action is required by the user, except for Battery
Pack removal once the Battery Pack has been fully charged.
q
Upon initial insertion of a Battery Pack into the unit, the
SPARE Batt LED indicator light on the top rear of the unit
will flash Red. After a short period of time (less than 15
minutes), the LED will solidly illuminate Red to indicate
that the Battery Pack is being charged in the fast mode.
q
When the External Charger senses that the Battery Pack
charge state has reached approximately 92% charge, the
respective LED will change to a solid Green indicating that
the unit is charging the Battery Pack in the trickle mode.
The trickle charging mode will continue until the Battery
Pack is removed from the charger.
Note:
q
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Since the Apex III Battery Packs use state-of-the-art
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) composition, they DO NOT
succumb to memory (hysteresis) loss as do Nickel
Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. Apex III Battery Packs can
therefore be charged while in any state-of-charge and do
not require full discharge prior to charging; however, it is
still recommended that the Battery Pack be fully
discharged periodically to reset the internal gas gauge
circuitry.
If your Apex III Portable Data Collection Terminal (PDT) is
ready for another Battery Pack, remove the installed Battery
Pack and replace it with a fully charged Battery Pack per the
Apex III PDT/Battery Pack Notes section (p. 3-5).
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Apex III PDT/Battery Pack Notes
1.
2.
Do NOT attempt to operate the Apex III PDT once it has
powered down due to a low battery condition. When the
Battery Pack is exhausted, leave the exhausted Battery Pack
in the Apex III until you can either charge it in place by
placing the Apex III in the Apex III Dock, or swap the
Battery Pack with a charged Battery Pack. Information in
volatile memory (RAM) will be preserved since the Apex III
PDT is configured so that even with an exhausted Battery
Pack enough energy is retained to maintain the information
for an extended period of time. DO NOT leave the unit
WITHOUT a Battery Pack for more than 5 minutes.
It is recommended that the user place the Apex III PDT in
“Suspend” and change to a fully charged Battery Pack or
recharge the installed Battery Pack after receiving the
“Change Battery” message. After charging the Battery
Pack, pressing the “Suspend” button again will restore the
unit to the last operation performed. If unit operation is
continued and the “Battery Critical” alarm occurs the unit
will shutdown and cannot be restarted. The installed Battery
Pack must be replaced with a fully charged Battery Pack or
the installed pack recharged in the Apex III Dock.
Battery Pack Life
Average Battery Pack life expectancy is 400 charge cycles, where a
charge cycle encompasses the period of use to full depletion then
full charge. After the 400 cycle period, the Battery Pack’s
remaining capacity will be approximately 80%.
q Avoid interruptions in usage by always keeping a spare Battery
Pack on hand
q Alternate spare Battery Pack use so that all Battery Packs
receive uniform use.
q Battery Packs can lose approximately 1.1% of their charge per
day sitting on the shelf. Therefore a fully charged Battery Pack
not kept in the charging slot will require recharging in less then
100 days.
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SUPPORT INFORMATION
Associated External Charger Part Numbers
Apex III Associated Part Numbers
Description
Part Number
Battery Pack, NiMH, 1500 mAh
0214501
External Charger (charging unit only)
COAA3CHRG
External Charger Kit 1 (w/power supply and US COAA3CHRG1
120 VAC cord)
4 External Charger Kit 2 (w/power supply, no AC
COAA3CHRG2
line cord)
5 Apex III Dock (docking station only)
COAA3DOCK
6 Apex III Dock Kit 1 (w/power supply and US
COAA3DOCK1
120 VAC cord)
7 Apex III Dock Kit 2 (w/power supply, no AC line COAA3DOCK2
cord)
8 Power Supply 9 VDC (no AC line cord)
0212014
9 Cord Set, US, 120 VAC
0212013
12 Vehicle Lighter Adapter (Cigarette lighter adapter
0228510
cable for Dock/External Charger Power Supply
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No.
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2
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Technical Support
Technical Support on the Apex III unit is available from Compsee,
Inc. through the following methods:
Website: www.compsee.com
Phone: 1 800 768-5248
e-mail: [email protected]
Before calling please follow these guidelines:
•
Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual to ensure you
have correctly performed the operation or function in
question.
•
Have the unit Model No. and Serial No. in-hand (located on
the bottom of the unit).
•
Have a complete description of the problem as well as any
pertinent information on when it occurred.
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Service And Repair
BEFORE returning any equipment for service please read ALL of
the information within this section. This will preclude shipping
errors or misunderstandings. Thank you!
Compsee provides U.S. service for its bar code products via a
Service Center located at its manufacturing facilities in Mt. Gilead,
North Carolina, USA 27306. Service outside the U.S. is provided
through the use of International Authorized Service Centers. Check
the Compsee Inc. Website for the latest Authorized Service Center
listing.
The Apex III External Charger carries a Limited 1 Year Warranty
from the date of purchase. The specific warranty language is
contained in the front of this manual.
Factory service is also available on a time and material basis. If
you use this type of service agreement, you will be advised of a
not-to-exceed price for repair when you request a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) for the product (see additional information on
next page).
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Return Material Authorization (RMA)
Products may be returned for repair after obtaining a Return
Material Authorization (RMA) from Compsee Customer Service.
Call one of the following numbers to receive your Return
Authorization
1-321-724-4321 or 1-800-628-3888
Before calling the Compsee Customer Service line you should have
the following information in hand:
•
The unit Model Number
•
The unit Serial Number
•
An accurate description of the problem
•
Your companies name
•
When and how you wish to ship the unit
•
A return address
•
A contact person’s name and telephone number
This information is necessary for us to complete an RMA for the
product.
Note:
We CANNOT accept materials that are returned
without an RMA number.
The RMA number will ensure that the problem described is
corrected and the unit is repaired and returned in a timely fashion.
Normal Repair time is 10 days from receipt of the equipment.
Shipping costs to Compsee Inc. are to be paid for by the user.
Compsee will pay for the return shipping in the same manner that
the equipment was originally shipped to the repair facility.
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Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Depth: 4.44 in. (11.28 cm)
Width: 3.94 in. (10.00 cm)
Height: 3.69 in. (9.37 cm)
Weight
Ø Charger: 0.75 lbs.
Ø Charger With One Battery Pack: 0.99 lbs.
Ø Charger With Two Battery Packs: 1.22 lbs.
Construction
Industrial, high-strength polycarbonate/ABS-blend plastic, U/L rated @
94 VO.
Power Supply/ Battery Pack
q Rechargeable 1500 mAh NiMH Battery Pack
q Full charge within 2 hours after full discharge
q Apex III External Charger/Dock Power Supply
Ø Input: 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, 70 – 100 VA,
auto-ranging
Ø Output: 9 VDC @ 4.0 A (36 watts maximum)
Ø Dimensions: 4.62 × 2.32 × 1.25 in. (118 × 60 × 32 mm)
Ø Weight w/120 VAC Line Cord: 1.22 lbs.
Ø Operating Temp: 32° F – 122º F (0º C – 50º C)
Ø UL/CE Indoor Use Only
Environmental (External Charger Only)
q Operating Temp: 59° F to 104° F (15° C to 40° C)
q Storage Temp: −4° F to 158° F (−20° C to 70° C)
q Chemical resistant
Regulatory Approvals
q FCC (part 15, Class B)
q CE
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User Unit Specific Information
Record your Apex III External Charger and Power Supply Model
numbers, Serial Numbers, and Purchase Date in the space provided
below for future reference:
External Charger Model No.
External Charger Serial No.
External Charger Purchase Date:
Power Supply Model No.
Power Supply Serial No.
Power Supply Purchase Date:
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Notes
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Compsee, Inc.
Contact Information
www.compsee.com
1 (800) 628-3888
Compsee, Inc.
A Subsidiary of McRae
Industries, Inc.